How to prune crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'solfatare'

Deadhead late summer; cut back late autumn or early spring. Remove spent flower spikes at the base. Cut the whole clump to ground level in late autumn or early spring, then divide congested corms in spring as needed.

Annually; divide every 3–4 years. Crocosmia 'Solfatare' has attractive bronze foliage that makes it worth leaving as long as possible. Deadhead spent flower stems after blooming. Cut foliage to ground level in late autumn or early spring. Divide congested clumps every 3–4 years in spring to maintain the characteristic bronzed leaf colour and flower production.

Remove spent flower spikes at the base. Cut the whole clump to ground level in late autumn or early spring, then divide congested corms in spring as needed.